Finding the Third Proportional to 666 and 716
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Solution
The third proportional to 666 and 716 is: 769.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666 : 716 = 716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666/716 = 716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666x = 716 × 716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666x = 512,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 512,656/666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769.75
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